I had gone out to a viewing deck looking out over a small shallow oxbow lake. It was late afternoon. I was facing south and the bright sun was causing a big problem with trying to see things. Mainly the problem was to focus my camera. I couldn't see much on my camera. I accidentally clicked the shutter as I was trying to see what was in the viewfinder. I deleted the shot. I fussed around some more. About 300 meters out I saw white birds and was sure they were gulls. I tried to get a good look at them with the zoom but gave up.
So Saturday I had more pictures and downloaded them. What's this? A picture of the lake? How did that happen? So I guess I accidentally hit the shutter again. This time I got a good shot of the lake ...or at least I think it's a good shot. I didn't see this in my camera and didn't see it as I was looking for some birds on the lake.
I was on the second floor of the viewing deck. It makes me feel as if I'm coming in for a landing on a float plane. I have very calm water for a landing.
Pleasant surprises are always the best kind.
ReplyDelete...and we sometimes get disappointments.
DeleteWell done! It pays not to delete until you see them on the computer!
ReplyDeleteNo messing with this picture!
DeleteI have found treasure once I get home a few times.I found a fox I didn't notice watching the group of pelicans I was enjoying, sitting on the other side of the pond that was a treat.
ReplyDeleteWe concentrate on what we see and sometimes miss things that are there.
DeleteI'd like to have a canoe out on that lake....aaaah. Lovely indeed.
ReplyDeleteNo canoes allowed on that lake. It's sanctuary so disturbances are limited.
DeleteSometimes the shots that I think are the worst end up being uniquely interesting.
ReplyDeleteUnique is a good word to use for this one.
Deleteoh, i like your peaceful shots very much.
ReplyDeleteIt was much more peaceful than I thought.
DeleteHi Red, Wow, that water is super smooth. Neat shot! Lucky too!
ReplyDeleteI don't remember it being that cool. There is a little riffle where the gulls are.
DeleteNice! I never delete accidental pictures until I get home and look at them on a decent screen. Nice shots, Red! :-)
ReplyDeleteOkay, good advice.
DeleteIt's always fun to get those surprise shots!
ReplyDeleteAnd I like surprises.
DeleteIt's always good to get a good picture when you think you'll get something bad
ReplyDeleteYes, this time I was surprised that there was any photo at all.
DeletePhotographers don't like to admit it, but luck is an essential component of most successful pictures!
ReplyDeleteAnd most people don't like to give luck any credit.
DeleteSometimes accidents make for happy results.
ReplyDeleteIt did give a result I was happy with.
DeleteIt's always gratifying when an unexpected photo turns out great.
ReplyDeleteI need a good one from time to time!
DeleteWhat a nice surprise! Lovely photo! :)
ReplyDeleteIt does have an airplane sensibility to it. I do tend to wait to see a photo on a screen before deleting.
ReplyDeleteYou'd have to have landed on float planes to see it in this one.
DeleteI've never landed in a float plane, but my dad has when he went to a fishing camp in Labrador, Canada. I won't ever fly again, so probably won't ever see that. Great shot, Red! I like to discover great photos or interesting little details I don't see when taking the photo...or when accidentally clicking the button!
ReplyDeleteI take hundreds of pictures as you know. My best pictures have involved luck. Being in the right place at the right time with optimum light conditions. I still can't get over the magic of photography.
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